Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental leave
Educational Reimbursement
short term disability
Flexible PTO
Job Description
Firefly Aerospace is a cutting-edge, end-to-end responsive space company dedicated to enabling global access to space launch, landing, and operations at any place and any time. The company specializes in small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles that support the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions ranging from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Utilizing advanced carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across various vehicle platforms, Firefly Aerospace is able to iterate rapidly, enhance reliability, and reduce the cost of payload delivery. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, Firefly Aerospace... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in a technical, project management, or aerospace operations role
- Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong organizational abilities including ability to manage timelines, logistics, and cross-functional communication
- Proven ability to synthesize technical requirements and convert them into executable plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in technical and collaborative settings
- Proficiency with MS Office suite including Excel, Project, and Visio
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in a technical, project management, or aerospace operations role
- Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Strong organizational abilities including ability to manage timelines, logistics, and cross-functional communication
- Proven ability to synthesize technical requirements and convert them into executable plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in technical and collaborative settings
- Proficiency with MS Office suite including Excel, Project, and Visio
- Experience in space launch operations, satellite processing, or cleanroom management
- Project or program management certification such as PMP
- Familiarity with launch range operations and government coordination procedures
- Experience interfacing with SLD-30, FAA, USSF, or similar federal agencies
- Knowledge of regulatory standards such as AFSPCMAN 91-710, NASA-STD-5005, GSFC-STD-8009, RCC 319/324
- Experience with Atlassian tools including Confluence and Jira
- Familiarity with scripting or data visualization tools such as Python, LabView, MATLAB
- Previous experience supporting spacecraft fueling or satellite integration
Job Duties
- Lead project management and operations of the Payload Processing Facility including coordination of satellite fueling, storage, and cleanroom logistics
- Coordinate scheduling and use of the PPF across internal and external payload customers
- Interface with spacecraft customers to define and document mission-specific facility requirements
- Ensure compliance with county, state, and federal regulations governing the PPF including US Space Force directives
- Serve as Firefly’s Range Coordinator managing communication with SLD-30, FAA, USCG, and other federal entities
- Coordinate airspace and maritime clearance activities in support of Alpha launch operations
- Coordinate and support launch vehicle and ground systems RF and telemetry testing to verify asset integrity in support of the launch campaign
- Plan and schedule all mission-specific activities at the launch site including range assets, support team travel, and logistics
- Draft, coordinate, and submit documentation for launch and processing site operations
- Track implementation of mission requirements and maintain records of associated documentation
- Coordinate post-flight data collection and mission review documentation
- Support integration of customer requirements into launch site systems, processes, and ground operations
- Interface with outside stakeholders including NASA, other commercial space entities, and regulatory agencies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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